Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Pick and Betting Preview

Carolina Hurricanes

vs

Washington Capitals
Saturday, November 08, 2014 8:00 PM ET
Verizon Center

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Carolina Hurricanes dueling the Washington Capitals on Saturday at Verizon Center.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

If you're going with the Washington Capitals in this one, they were listed as moneyline Favorite of -165 on most NHL hockey betting menus early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Pick

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.1-2.2 win for the Capitals on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Capitals sit at 5-5-3 on the season; in comparison, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently 4-6-2. Looking to wager on the totals? Washington is 7-6 OU, and Carolina is 5-6-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Carolina injuries news.

The Hurricanes - Capitals odds would favor the Capitals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 8 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Carolina is at No. 20.

How Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Stats Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 4-ranked offense (3.15 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.25 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 28.57% rate while the Hurricanes have a 80.95% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Hurricanes were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Carolina at -149 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.

Washington was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Blackhawks. They won as +169 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds Trends

Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Carolina is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Carolina home to Calgary, Monday, November 10th
Washington home to Columbus, Tuesday, November 11th

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